1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1995 Lotus Esprit and 1995 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 145 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1995 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna. 1995 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Esprit | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 66 L |
